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Job Title:Activity Therapist

Workplace: West Central Georgia Regional Hospital

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Under broad supervision plans directs or coordinates therapeutic recreation programs. Activities include sports gardening dramatics music social activities and arts and crafts. Conducts assessment of a clients condition and recommends appropriate recreational activity.

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Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees individuals and communities we serve certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations vaccinations professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.